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Vienna
vee-EH-nuh
Vienna (name) means the capital city of Austria, known for its imperial architecture, coffeehouse culture, and classical music history. Example: “They spent their honeymoon touring Vienna's palaces and museums.”
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The capital city of Austria, known for its imperial architecture, coffeehouse culture, and classical music history.
"They spent their honeymoon touring Vienna's palaces and museums."
"He designed several remarkable buildings in and around Vienna, like the factory for the Zacherl family’s insecticide business, a striking polychromed brick building with pointed arches, minarets and a dome, explicitly Islamic in style."
— Christopher Gray, Beyond Decay, a Fantastical Three-Story Concoction (2007)
How to use Vienna
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Austrian capital city.
Common pairings
Vienna Philharmonic
the Congress of Vienna
Vienna sausage
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Etymology
From German Wien, tracing back through Old High German Wienna, possibly ultimately from a Celtic word meaning "wood" or "wild place."
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What does “Vienna” mean?
The word “Vienna” means the capital city of Austria, known for its imperial architecture, coffeehouse culture, and classical music history. In plain terms, the Austrian capital city.
How do you pronounce “Vienna”?
“Vienna” is pronounced vee-EH-nuh (/viˈɛ.nə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Vienna” in a sentence?
Here is “Vienna” used in a sentence: “They spent their honeymoon touring Vienna's palaces and museums.”
What part of speech is “Vienna”?
“Vienna” is a name.
Where does the word “Vienna” come from?
The word “Vienna” comes from German. From German Wien, tracing back through Old High German Wienna, possibly ultimately from a Celtic word meaning "wood" or "wild place.".
Is “Vienna” a common word?
“Vienna” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "Vienna" and "Venice"?
They are different cities in different countries, often mixed up because the names sound similar. Vienna is the capital of Austria, known for classical music and coffeehouses, while Venice is a canal city in Italy. Vienna is inland, whereas Venice is built on water.
Why is Vienna called "Wien" in German?
"Vienna" is the English name for the city, while "Wien" is the name used by its own German-speaking residents. Many European cities have different names in different languages, and Vienna is simply the traditional English form. Both refer to exactly the same place.
Are there other places called "Vienna" besides the Austrian capital?
Yes. Besides being Austria's capital, Vienna is the name of several smaller towns in the United States, such as Vienna, Virginia. It is also occasionally used as a feminine given name.
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